Tecumseh Foundation
Historical FunderAbilene, Texas · EIN 74-2807652 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$1.7M
Organizations funded40
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$32.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $85,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | MISSY KAMPERT |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 701, ABILENE TX 79604 |
| Phone | 3256277070 |
| Form and materials | ALL APPLICATIONS SHOULD BE WRITTEN |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | RECIPIENTS MUST BE TAX-EXEMPT ENTITIES |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
40% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado Academy Ca Fund | Denver, CO | Operational support | $210,200 |
| Momentum Advisory Collective | Dallas, TX | Operational support | $200,000 |
| Upaya Zen Center | Santa Fe, NM | Operational support | $150,000 |
| Comitis Crisis Center Inc | Aurora, CO | Operational support | $100,000 |
| Environment Colorado | Denver, CO | Operational support | $100,000 |
| Food Bank of the Rockies | Denver, CO | Operational support | $100,000 |
| San Miguel County Search and Rescue | Telluride, CO | Operational support | $100,000 |
| Telluride Medical Center Foundation | Telluride, CO | Operational support | $100,000 |
| Telluride Mountain Club | Telluride, CO | Operational support | $100,000 |
| Telluride Science Research Center | Telluride, CO | Operational support | $100,000 |
| Explore Austin | Austin, TX | Operational support | $85,000 |
| Hospice Austin | Austin, TX | Operational support | $62,500 |
| Canine Companions for Independence | Irving, TX | Operational support | $50,000 |
| Dumb Friends League | Denver, CO | Operational support | $50,000 |
| Mountainfilm | Telluride, CO | Operational support | $50,000 |
| Champions Off the Field | Austin, TX | Operational support | $20,000 |
| Moosilauke Fresh Air Scholarship Fund | New York, NY | Operational support | $20,000 |
| The Muny Conservancy for Heritage | Austin, TX | Operational support | $12,500 |
| Ski & Snowboard Club Vail | Vail, CO | Operational support | $10,450 |
| Central Texas Food Bank | Austin, TX | Operational support | $10,000 |
| Mobile Loaves and Fishes | Austin, TX | Operational support | $10,000 |
| Prodigy Ventures Inc | Denver, CO | Operational support | $10,000 |
| Zachary Scott Theatre | Austin, TX | Operational support | $10,000 |
| Austin Pbs Membership | Austin, TX | Operational support | $6,000 |
| Austin Pets Alive | Austin, TX | Operational support | $5,000 |
| Emancipet | Austin, TX | Operational support | $5,000 |
| Kiwanis of Greater Abilene Foundation | Abilene, TX | Operational support | $5,000 |
| Pease Park Conservancy | Austin, TX | Operational support | $5,000 |
| Friends of the Lbj Library | Austin, TX | Operational support | $3,500 |
| Helping Hand Home for Children | Austin, TX | Operational support | $2,500 |
| National Cutting Horse Foundation | Fort Worth, TX | Operational support | $2,500 |
| National Park Foundation | Washington, DC | Operational support | $2,500 |
| University of Texas Systems Office of External Relations | Austin, TX | Operational support | $2,500 |
| American Quarter Horse Foundation | Amarillo, TX | Operational support | $2,000 |
| Austin German Shepherd Rescue | Manor, TX | Operational support | $1,000 |
| Maj for a Mission | Austin, TX | Operational support | $1,000 |
| Safe Place | Austin, TX | Operational support | $1,000 |
| Breakthrough T1d | New York, NY | Operational support | $500 |
| People's Community Clinic | Austin, TX | Operational support | $500 |
| West Austin Neighborhood Group | Austin, TX | Operational support | $250 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,706,400 | 40 |
| 2023 | $1,666,560 | 39 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202533219349100933
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 74-2807652
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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